Pennsylvania Black or African American Alone Educational Attainment and Per Gender for Ages 25 years and Above in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on August 22, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the Pennsylvania Black or African American Alone population aged 25 years and above was 911,728 (which was 10.01% of the Pennsylvania population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 111.07K of them (12.18%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma; and 338.42K of them (37.12%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The first chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Pennsylvania Black or African American Alone population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

You can find the educational attainment information about the male and female population below.

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Percentage of Pennsylvania Black or African American Alone Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Pennsylvania Black or African American Alone Population Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 111065 12.18
High School Graduate or Equivalent 338422 37.12
Some College or Associates Degree 275343 30.20
Bachelors or Higher 186898 20.50

Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Male Population

In 2021, the Pennsylvania Black or African American Alone male population aged 25 years and above was 429,548 (which was 9.71% of the Pennsylvania male population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 55.56K of them (12.93%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 175.29K of them (40.81%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Pennsylvania Black or African American Alone male population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Pennsylvania Black or African American Alone Male Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Pennsylvania Black or African American Alone Male Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 55559 12.93
High School Graduate or Equivalent 175292 40.81
Some College or Associates Degree 120819 28.13
Bachelors or Higher 77878 18.13

Education Attainment of Black or African American Alone - Female Population

In 2021, the Pennsylvania Black or African American Alone female population aged 25 years and above was 482,180 (which was 10.29% of the Pennsylvania female population aged 25 years and above). Among this population, 55.51K of them (11.51%) had an education level of Less than High School Diploma, and 163.13K of them (33.83%) had an education level of High School Graduate or Equivalent.

The chart and table below shows the population and percentages of the Pennsylvania female population aged 25 years and above by educational attainment.

Percentage of Pennsylvania Black or African American Alone Female Population 25 years and above By Educational Attainment in 2021
Less HS Dipl.
HS Grad. or Equiv.
Some Coll. or AA
Bachelors+
Educational Attainment For Pennsylvania Black or African American Alone Female Pop. Aged 25 years and above in 2021
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Educational Level Population Percent (%)
Less than High School Diploma 55506 11.51
High School Graduate or Equivalent 163130 33.83
Some College or Associates Degree 154524 32.05
Bachelors or Higher 109020 22.61